This page is a central resource for anyone looking to sell a coin collection. It’s structured to guide visitors, whether they need to sell, require expert services like appraisals, or are simply seeking numismatic knowledge, highlighting the company’s commitment to fair dealing.
By showcasing articles on topics like handling inherited collections and case studies on divesting, American Rarities demonstrates empathy and expertise. This approach builds a strong foundation of trust, positioning them as a go-to, full-service partner for clients navigating the often complex process of selling a valuable coin collection.
How to ship a coin collection safely for an appraisal: when to meet in person instead, making an inventory and photos, packing coins in their holders, double boxing, choosing USPS Registered Mail over FedEx or UPS, declaring value, signatures and tracking, and shipping paper money.
Certified coin slabs: photo by Bruxton, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (
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Ten practical tips for selling a coin collection: don’t clean your coins, take an inventory, keep sets intact, know melt value from collector value, get written itemized offers, grade only when it pays, choose an established dealer, don’t let anyone cherry-pick, ship insured or meet in person, and know how you’ll be paid.
How to Sell Inherited Coins, a guide from American Rarities. Coin photos: National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History (Smithsonian), photographed by Jaclyn Nash, public domain (PD-USGov-SI), via Wikimedia Commons.
How to sell inherited coins without losing value: keep the collection intact, confirm who can sell, understand date-of-death value, sort bullion from rare coins, compare appraisals and get paid immediately.
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